Add 27/10 and 5/27, Solve 2 7/10 + 5/27 as a fraction

Add 27/10 and 5/27

1^st number: 2 7/10, 2^nd number: 5/27

27/10 + 5/27 is 779/270.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 27 is 270

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
27/10 = 27 × 27/10 × 27 = 729/270
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
5/27 = 5 × 10/27 × 10 = 50/270
Add the two like fractions:
729/270 + 50/270 = 729 + 50/270 = 779/270
So, 27/10 + 5/27 = 779/270
In mixed form: 2239/270

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